Jean-Baptiste DAIGNEAU (DENIAU)

Born

24 June 1697 , Montréal, Canada, New France

Died

2 September 1748 , Montréal, Canada, New France

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René DENEAU (DENIAU)Marie-Madeleine MATOU (MATHON) dite LABRIE

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Born: 24 June 1697 in Montréal, Canada, New France

Father: René DENEAU (DENIAU)

Mother: Marie-Madeleine MATOU (MATHON) dite LABRIE

Paternal grandparents: Jean DENEAU (DENIAU) (DAIGNEAU) , Helene (Hellaine) DODIN (GODIN)

Maternal grandparents: Philippe MATOU (MATHON) dit LABRIE , Marguerite DOUCINET

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Jean-Baptiste married Marie PRIMEAU 27 November 1724 in Châteauguay, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Marie PRIMEAU was born 14 December 1702 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul). Marie was the child of François PRIMEAU and Marie-Thérèse DENEAU (DENIAU).

Jean-Baptiste married (2) Catherine RUFIANGE 30 April 1736 in Châteauguay, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Catherine RUFIANGE was born 7 August 1712 in Châteauguay, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joachim-de-Chateauguay) . Catherine was the child of Bernard RUFIANGE dit LAVIOLETTE and Louise DUMAS.

Jean-Baptiste DAIGNEAU (DENIAU) died 2 September 1748 in Montréal, Canada, New France .

m. Primeau Marie
m. Rufiange Catherine

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Recorded occupation: Habitant de Chateauguay

Québec Généalogie - Over time, Québec has gone through a series of name changes
From its inception in the early 1600s until 1760, it was called Canada, New France.
1760 to 1763, it was simply Canada
1763 to 1791 - Province of Québec
1791 to 1867 - Lower Canada
1867 to present - Québec, Canada.

Thanks to Micheline Gadbois MacDonald for providing this information.

Québec Généalogie - The Seigneurial System (1627 - 1854)
The seigneurial system was a form of land settlement modeled on the French feudal system. It began in New France in 1627 with the formation of the Compagnie des Cent-Associés (or Company of 100 Associates), which was initially responsible for handing out land grants and seigneurial rights. The land was divided into five by 15 kilometer plots, usually along major rivers like the St. Lawrence. They were then further subdivided into narrow, but long lots for settlement. These lots were usually long enough to be suitable for faming, and they provided everyone who lived on them with equal access to neighbouring farms and the river. There were three main groups of people who lived off the land in this system: Seigneurs, Habitants and Engagés

Jean-Baptiste DAIGNEAU (DENIAU) was a habitant.
Habitants were usually farmers or labourers who were initially brought over from France to live on this land. They had to pay rent and taxes to the seigneur, though they co-owned the land with the seigneur, and even had to work entirely for the benefit of the seigneur a few days each year.

Source: Canada in the Making (www.canadiana.ca/citm/index_e.html)

Habitants played an essential role in creating a permanent, settled population along the St. Lawrence River. But it was not an easy life...

Habitants had to clear the land, build a homestead, and plant and harvest a crop. The first task was never-ending, while the last one was annual. Building and repairing the house and barn were continual tasks. So were cutting and hauling firewood. The habitants had to be largely self-reliant in looking after all routine tasks such as cooking, baking, making furniture, and repairing tools. They had to attend to the educational and medical needs of the family. They had to endure the harsh physical climate and rough terrain, largely unaided by government support. The habitants had to pay taxes to the seigneurs and the church.

Canada: The Story of Our Heritage by Elspeth Deir, John Fielding, Nick Brune, Peter Grant, Stephanie Smith Abram; McGraw-Hill Ryerson School, 2000

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Spouse & Children of Jean-Baptiste DAIGNEAU (DENIAU)

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Jean-Baptiste DAIGNEAU (DENIAU) married

Marie PRIMEAU
Marriage date: 27 November 1724
Marriage place: Châteauguay, Canada, New France
Marie PRIMEAU was the child of François PRIMEAU and Marie-Thérèse DENEAU (DENIAU)

Children of Jean-Baptiste DAIGNEAU (DENIAU) and Marie PRIMEAU

Joseph DAIGNEAU (DENIAU)

Born: abt. 1726, , Québec Province, Canada
Died: 10 September 1799, Mascouche, Lower Canada

Married: Therese RANGER 9 November 1750 Place: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Marguerite-Francoise DAIGNEAU (DENIAU)

Born: abt. 1729, , Québec Province, Canada
Died: 9 January 1790, Longueuil, Province of Québec, Canada

Married: Michel DARAGON dit LAFRANCE 5 May 1749 Place: Longueuil, Québec, Canada (Saint-Antoine-de-Longueuil)

Jean-Baptiste DAIGNEAU (DENIAU) married

Catherine RUFIANGE
Marriage date: 30 April 1736
Marriage place: Châteauguay, Canada, New France
Catherine RUFIANGE was the child of Bernard RUFIANGE dit LAVIOLETTE and Louise DUMAS

Children of Jean-Baptiste DAIGNEAU (DENIAU) and Catherine RUFIANGE

Françoise DAIGNEAU (DENIAU)

Born: abt. 1738, , Québec Province, Canada
Died: ,

Married: Jean-Baptiste DUQUET 20 February 1764 Place: Châteauguay, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joachim-de-Chateauguay)

Toussaint DAIGNEAU (DENIAU)

Born: abt. 1740, , Québec Province, Canada
Died: ,

Married: Veronique DUQUET 11 February 1765 Place: Châteauguay, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joachim-de-Chateauguay)

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Birth — 1697
24 June 1697
Montréal, Canada, New France

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1715 - September 1 - Louis XV becomes King of France

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1724 Marriage / Partner
Jean-Baptiste DAIGNEAU (DENIAU) and Marie PRIMEAU 27 November 1724, Châteauguay, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joachim-de-Chateauguay)

He was 27 years old.

1736 Marriage / Partner
Jean-Baptiste DAIGNEAU (DENIAU) and Catherine RUFIANGE 30 April 1736, Châteauguay, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joachim-de-Chateauguay)

He was 38 years old.